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ITU World Triathlon Edmonton races out of Hawrelak Park

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ITU World Triathlon Edmonton races out of Hawrelak Park
*How to join the festivities and get around during the races

The eyes of the world will be on Edmonton on July 27 and 28, 2018, as the ITU World Triathlon Edmonton returns to William Hawrelak Park. This highly prestigious, international event will feature world-class athletes from around the globe.

ITU Triathlon Festival
Come for the race and stay for the party! Take a walk through the sports expo, choose from a variety of tasty food vendors and quench your thirst in the kid-friendly beer gardens. Admission is free.

Best Places to Watch
There are 12 exhilarating events to watch over two spectacular days of racing. Check the schedule for race times. Spectators can stay in the park and cheer on the athletes from the comfort of the grandstand, or venture out on the bicycle and running courses to get a closer look at their favourite triathletes.

Parking
Parking is not available at Hawrelak Park or Emily Murphy Park. Paid spectator parking is available at the University of Alberta’s Windsor Car Park. Enter code E88Q82 for $5.50 day rate.

Parking is not permitted on the course. A number of meters will be hooded. Please obey all signs, as illegally parked vehicles will be tagged and towed.

Free ETS Shuttle Service
Free shuttle service will be available to and from Hawrelak Park during the ITU World Triathlon Edmonton.

Friday, July 27, Shuttle buses will run approximately every 15 minutes between Windsor Car Park (116 Street and 92 Avenue) and Hawrelak Park from 9:30 a.m. -11 p.m.
Between 4 – 11 p.m., shuttle buses will also stop at Health Sciences/Jubilee LRT Station (114 Street and 83 Avenue).
Saturday, July 28, Shuttle buses will run approximately every 15 minutes between Windsor Car Park (116 Street and 92 Avenue) and Hawrelak Park from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Bicycles
Free public bike racks will be set up in the park. Spectators can stay in the park to watch the action, or venture out on the bicycle and running course to get a closer look at their favourite triathletes.

Taxis and Private Shuttles
Due to the event road closures, all taxis and private shuttles can only drop off and pick up from the Windsor Car Park. All guests may use the free shuttle from Windsor Car Park to access Hawrelak Park.

Road Closures and Traffic Delays
A number of road closures will be in effect to ensure the safety of competitors, volunteers and spectators. Motorists are urged to plan ahead to avoid driving delays.

Major travel delays can be expected around Hawrelak Park and the University of Alberta. Be aware of Groat Road Bridges and Road Renewal Project in the area. Use Whitemud Drive, Low Level Bridge, 109 Street, Walterdale Bridge and River Valley Road as alternate routes.

Park Access
William Hawrelak Park will be closed to vehicles from 5 a.m. on Friday, July 27 to 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 29. Due to road closures, Emily Murphy Park will have limited or no vehicle access on Friday, July 27: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 28: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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